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This page provides an overview of the City of Sharjah sewage treatment facilities and operation including information on how residents can help protect the environment, information about prohibited chemicals, and hints on how to protect our network from blockages.

Sharjah Municipality Drainage Department manages main sewage treatment plant (located at industrial area 5) and 3 main pumping stations (up to April 2008). The sewage treatment plants utilize the sewage bacteria to consume organic material and convert ammonia to nitrates.

Chemicals (chlorine) and ultra violet light are used to disinfect (destroying pathogens) the treated effluent water.

Surplus solids are removed and biosolids are generated. The final sludge is treated and used as fertilizer.